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Post by dabe on May 18, 2022 16:53:53 GMT -5
Was thinking of taking my kids to one of Eddie Johnson's labs over the summer. Any one trained with him before?
He seemed a bit harsh to his kids over the Instagram live I just watched. Called a 10-year old a "weak ass" several times. I'm hoping this isn't the norm or I misheard. Would love to hear any personal experiences.
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Post by fgug on May 18, 2022 18:57:35 GMT -5
How do you get involved in one of his labs?
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Post by collegesoccer on May 20, 2022 13:04:00 GMT -5
Was thinking of taking my kids to one of Eddie Johnson's labs over the summer. Any one trained with him before? He seemed a bit harsh to his kids over the Instagram live I just watched. Called a 10-year old a "weak ass" several times. I'm hoping this isn't the norm or I misheard. Would love to hear any personal experiences. TIA At this point, I don’t recommend making the trip and expense. We love Eddie. Our kid has been down to train with him many times. He has come to Atlanta and trained our kid here. That was then. Today he is very busy and does not work from a schedule or have administrative assistance. The last two times our player went to Orlando, they had planned 2 daily sessions for 5 days and he cancelled several of them with no explanation. Several times we showed up at the training center and waited for a hour before he called to say he was cancelling. Keep in mind there were 15-30 kids sitting there also. If you’re local to Orlando, maybe it’s still worth the risk. But spending a couple thousand dollars on flights or gas, hotel, food is not worth the session or two you’ll get in. All we ask is that if you don’t heed this warning that you come back and share your similar experience. 😏 Again, we love Eddie, he just needs help and he won’t take it. |
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Post by dabe on May 20, 2022 13:36:36 GMT -5
Was thinking of taking my kids to one of Eddie Johnson's labs over the summer. Any one trained with him before? He seemed a bit harsh to his kids over the Instagram live I just watched. Called a 10-year old a "weak ass" several times. I'm hoping this isn't the norm or I misheard. Would love to hear any personal experiences. TIA At this point, I don’t recommend making the trip and expense. We love Eddie. Our kid has been down to train with him many times. He has come to Atlanta and trained our kid here. That was then. Today he is very busy and does not work from a schedule or have administrative assistance. The last two times our player went to Orlando, they had planned 2 daily sessions for 5 days and he cancelled several of them with no explanation. Several times we showed up at the training center and waited for a hour before he called to say he was cancelling. Keep in mind there were 15-30 kids sitting there also. If you’re local to Orlando, maybe it’s still worth the risk. But spending a couple thousand dollars on flights or gas, hotel, food is not worth the session or two you’ll get in. All we ask is that if you don’t heed this warning that you come back and share your similar experience. 😏 Again, we love Eddie, he just needs help and he won’t take it. Thanks for the info! We were planning on scheduling something over the summer or when my kids have tournaments in Florida. We will take it in another direction though, thanks again. |
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Post by collegesoccer on May 27, 2022 5:44:21 GMT -5
Was thinking of taking my kids to one of Eddie Johnson's labs over the summer. Any one trained with him before? He seemed a bit harsh to his kids over the Instagram live I just watched. Called a 10-year old a "weak ass" several times. I'm hoping this isn't the norm or I misheard. Would love to hear any personal experiences. TIA Highly recommend that you contact Luke Sexton, trainer. He’s the Eddie Johnson of Atlanta. Just better and more organized. You can reach him at lukecsexton@gmail.com or (865) 283-9709. |
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Post by BubbleDad on May 27, 2022 21:06:21 GMT -5
Was thinking of taking my kids to one of Eddie Johnson's labs over the summer. Any one trained with him before? He seemed a bit harsh to his kids over the Instagram live I just watched. Called a 10-year old a "weak ass" several times. I'm hoping this isn't the norm or I misheard. Would love to hear any personal experiences. TIA Highly recommend that you contact Luke Sexton, trainer. He’s the Eddie Johnson of Atlanta. Just better and more organized. You can reach him at lukecsexton@gmail.com or (865) 283-9709. Does he have a website? |
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Post by collegesoccer on May 29, 2022 5:11:38 GMT -5
Highly recommend that you contact Luke Sexton, trainer. He’s the Eddie Johnson of Atlanta. Just better and more organized. You can reach him at lukecsexton@gmail.com or (865) 283-9709. Does he have a website? I don’t think so. Luke has been training Eddie Johnson’s kids in Orlando and around the country for 3 years and recently moved to Atlanta. Call or email him. He’ll do an initial assessment session which will give you a chance to see how he works. He’s a multidimensional trainer in a world of simple, one dimensional trainers. Hope that helps! |
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Post by randomparent on May 29, 2022 8:18:44 GMT -5
I don’t think so. Luke has been training Eddie Johnson’s kids in Orlando and around the country for 3 years and recently moved to Atlanta. Call or email him. He’ll do an initial assessment session which will give you a chance to see how he works. He’s a multidimensional trainer in a world of simple, one dimensional trainers. Hope that helps! Thanks Luke for that answer. What are your rates? |
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Post by randomparent on May 29, 2022 9:09:35 GMT -5
Thanks Luke for that answer. What are your rates? Lol, your passive aggressiveness here is amusing. Who cares if it is this coach they’re talking about. I respect the hustle. Thanks, I was trying to be funny. I am hustling to be a comedian so I appreciate the respect. |
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Post by dabe on May 29, 2022 9:32:59 GMT -5
Lol, your passive aggressiveness here is amusing. Who cares if it is this coach they’re talking about. I respect the hustle. Thanks, I was trying to be funny. I am hustling to be a comedian so I appreciate the respect. Everyone's hustle is great! 😂 On a more serious note: If your kid is interested in training with him I would suggest emailing him because he needs info from you. He asked for game film, ratings for certain skills, recruiting info, diet info, work ethic etc. Seems interested in my kid as a whole. I have a feeling his rates fluctuate based on what he thinks your kid needs the most (e.g. strength training vs. technical training). Not sure yet. |
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Post by collegesoccer on May 29, 2022 9:53:34 GMT -5
I don’t think so. Luke has been training Eddie Johnson’s kids in Orlando and around the country for 3 years and recently moved to Atlanta. Call or email him. He’ll do an initial assessment session which will give you a chance to see how he works. He’s a multidimensional trainer in a world of simple, one dimensional trainers. Hope that helps! Thanks Luke for that answer. What are your rates? If you’d taken two minutes to review my previous posts you’d see I have nothing to do with Luke. My kid simply played soccer at a high level and received multiple D1 offers during COVID recruiting. My player was a student of the game and trained with Eddie, Luke, and Justin in Orlando many times. Eddie also flew to Atlanta and trained my kid here. Luke has trained my kid numerous times. His rates do not fluctuate but he is selective about who he trains - primarily about their commitment to grow. Side note: I genuinely feel sorry for you and those closest to you who have to navigate around you. Really sad. |
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Post by fanatic21 on May 29, 2022 11:39:28 GMT -5
Thanks Luke for that answer. What are your rates? Side note: I genuinely feel sorry for you and those closest to you who have to navigate around you. Really sad. Wow! Maybe if you went back and re-read his comments you would see that he said that he was joking. Even if he wasn't, no need to be so condescending. I'd say definitely some irony in this side note. Your comment is definitely much sadder than his. |
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Post by bogan on May 29, 2022 12:11:06 GMT -5
Wow, this escalated quickly…
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Post by misssocceratl on May 29, 2022 13:34:19 GMT -5
Wow, this escalated quickly… That exchange is considered escalating? I’ve seen worse around here. Whew. No disrespect, just a joke 😜 |
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Post by hateallthesechanges on May 29, 2022 13:49:38 GMT -5
Thanks Luke for that answer. What are your rates? If you’d taken two minutes to review my previous posts you’d see I have nothing to do with Luke. My kid simply played soccer at a high level and received multiple D1 offers during COVID recruiting. My player was a student of the game and trained with Eddie, Luke, and Justin in Orlando many times. Eddie also flew to Atlanta and trained my kid here. Luke has trained my kid numerous times. His rates do not fluctuate but he is selective about who he trains - primarily about their commitment to grow. Side note: I genuinely feel sorry for you and those closest to you who have to navigate around you. Really sad. Where did your daughter end up committing? How is it going so far? Curious if Eddie/Luke were helpful in that process? |
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Post by bogan on May 29, 2022 13:59:32 GMT -5
Wow, this escalated quickly… That exchange is considered escalating? I’ve seen worse around here. Whew. No disrespect, just a joke 😜 Sorry-I needed to use humor font🥸. |
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Post by rifle on May 29, 2022 16:09:06 GMT -5
Thanks Luke for that answer. What are your rates? If you’d taken two minutes to review my previous posts you’d see I have nothing to do with Luke. My kid simply played soccer at a high level and received multiple D1 offers during COVID recruiting. My player was a student of the game and trained with Eddie, Luke, and Justin in Orlando many times. Eddie also flew to Atlanta and trained my kid here. Luke has trained my kid numerous times. His rates do not fluctuate but he is selective about who he trains - primarily about their commitment to grow. Side note: I genuinely feel sorry for you and those closest to you who have to navigate around you. Really sad. Did you fly Eddie to Atlanta to train your kid? That’s a pretty serious endorsement if it’s the case. |
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Post by orlandofutbol on Jun 13, 2022 12:06:45 GMT -5
Was thinking of taking my kids to one of Eddie Johnson's labs over the summer. Any one trained with him before? He seemed a bit harsh to his kids over the Instagram live I just watched. Called a 10-year old a "weak ass" several times. I'm hoping this isn't the norm or I misheard. Would love to hear any personal experiences. TIA At this point, I don’t recommend making the trip and expense. We love Eddie. Our kid has been down to train with him many times. He has come to Atlanta and trained our kid here. That was then. Today he is very busy and does not work from a schedule or have administrative assistance. The last two times our player went to Orlando, they had planned 2 daily sessions for 5 days and he cancelled several of them with no explanation. Several times we showed up at the training center and waited for a hour before he called to say he was cancelling. Keep in mind there were 15-30 kids sitting there also. If you’re local to Orlando, maybe it’s still worth the risk. But spending a couple thousand dollars on flights or gas, hotel, food is not worth the session or two you’ll get in. All we ask is that if you don’t heed this warning that you come back and share your similar experience. 😏 Again, we love Eddie, he just needs help and he won’t take it. Did he provide a refund? |
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Post by orlandofutbol on Jun 13, 2022 12:19:54 GMT -5
Was thinking of taking my kids to one of Eddie Johnson's labs over the summer. Any one trained with him before? He seemed a bit harsh to his kids over the Instagram live I just watched. Called a 10-year old a "weak ass" several times. I'm hoping this isn't the norm or I misheard. Would love to hear any personal experiences. TIA As long as you grovel and worship at his feet, he is a peach. Let me explain his "business model" for the Eddie Johnson Experience. He plucks already talented kids from top clubs. Teaches them his choreography around cones and takes the credit for it on Instagram. What he won't show you on Instagram is that he only nominally works with new kids in the afternoon group <50% of the time. For greater than 50% of the time, new players will stand around watching him throw F bombs at his morning group while he sits and watches OR they will be working with assistants. Eddie will finally mozie on over around 3:30-4pm shortly before it ends, do a couple symbolic gestures and call it a day. His methods are fine...spending 5 hours a day with the ball at your feet will make you a better player regardless. Personally, I see alot of burnout and over training in his kids' futures. But, save your money and time and get 3x the training elsewhere. |
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Post by dabe on Jun 13, 2022 13:18:04 GMT -5
Was thinking of taking my kids to one of Eddie Johnson's labs over the summer. Any one trained with him before? He seemed a bit harsh to his kids over the Instagram live I just watched. Called a 10-year old a "weak ass" several times. I'm hoping this isn't the norm or I misheard. Would love to hear any personal experiences. TIA Highly recommend that you contact Luke Sexton, trainer. He’s the Eddie Johnson of Atlanta. Just better and more organized. You can reach him at lukecsexton@gmail.com or (865) 283-9709. My kid trained with Luke this past weekend. He was awesome. My daughter worked so hard I thought she was going to puke. That's a good thing, btw! He is so technically sound, and really pushes that on his players. They did drills over and over again until they were technically correct, and then did them again to perfect them. 10/10 trainer! |
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Post by roki12 on Jun 13, 2022 18:54:35 GMT -5
Was thinking of taking my kids to one of Eddie Johnson's labs over the summer. Any one trained with him before? He seemed a bit harsh to his kids over the Instagram live I just watched. Called a 10-year old a "weak ass" several times. I'm hoping this isn't the norm or I misheard. Would love to hear any personal experiences. TIA As long as you grovel and worship at his feet, he is a peach. Let me explain his "business model" for the Eddie Johnson Experience. He plucks already talented kids from top clubs. Teaches them his choreography around cones and takes the credit for it on Instagram. What he won't show you on Instagram is that he only nominally works with new kids in the afternoon group <50% of the time. For greater than 50% of the time, new players will stand around watching him throw F bombs at his morning group while he sits and watches OR they will be working with assistants. Eddie will finally mozie on over around 3:30-4pm shortly before it ends, do a couple symbolic gestures and call it a day. His methods are fine...spending 5 hours a day with the ball at your feet will make you a better player regardless. Personally, I see alot of burnout and over training in his kids' futures. But, save your money and time and get 3x the training elsewhere. One of our friend’s friend is a 2011 from Atlanta, she is one of his protégés. Family and kid love him and have nothing but nice things to say. To each their own, I guess! |
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Post by orlandofutbol on Jun 14, 2022 12:45:02 GMT -5
As long as you grovel and worship at his feet, he is a peach. Let me explain his "business model" for the Eddie Johnson Experience. He plucks already talented kids from top clubs. Teaches them his choreography around cones and takes the credit for it on Instagram. What he won't show you on Instagram is that he only nominally works with new kids in the afternoon group <50% of the time. For greater than 50% of the time, new players will stand around watching him throw F bombs at his morning group while he sits and watches OR they will be working with assistants. Eddie will finally mozie on over around 3:30-4pm shortly before it ends, do a couple symbolic gestures and call it a day. His methods are fine...spending 5 hours a day with the ball at your feet will make you a better player regardless. Personally, I see alot of burnout and over training in his kids' futures. But, save your money and time and get 3x the training elsewhere. One of our friend’s friend is a 2011 from Atlanta, she is one of his protégés. Family and kid love him and have nothing but nice things to say. To each their own, I guess! Yeah, like I said, as long as you kiss his ass and set aside any self respect...I spoke with some parents there and they fall into 2 camps...don't care....care but willing to subject their player to the toxicity for improvement. |
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Post by collegesoccer on Jun 14, 2022 16:52:49 GMT -5
As long as you grovel and worship at his feet, he is a peach. Let me explain his "business model" for the Eddie Johnson Experience. He plucks already talented kids from top clubs. Teaches them his choreography around cones and takes the credit for it on Instagram. What he won't show you on Instagram is that he only nominally works with new kids in the afternoon group <50% of the time. For greater than 50% of the time, new players will stand around watching him throw F bombs at his morning group while he sits and watches OR they will be working with assistants. Eddie will finally mozie on over around 3:30-4pm shortly before it ends, do a couple symbolic gestures and call it a day. His methods are fine...spending 5 hours a day with the ball at your feet will make you a better player regardless. Personally, I see alot of burnout and over training in his kids' futures. But, save your money and time and get 3x the training elsewhere. One of our friend’s friend is a 2011 from Atlanta, she is one of his protégés. Family and kid love him and have nothing but nice things to say. To each their own, I guess! Yes, I agree, for a couple of years it was great. The last three have been all downhill. |
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Post by BubbleDad on Jun 14, 2022 18:56:13 GMT -5
One of our friend’s friend is a 2011 from Atlanta, she is one of his protégés. Family and kid love him and have nothing but nice things to say. To each their own, I guess! Yeah, like I said, as long as you kiss his ass and set aside any self respect...I spoke with some parents there and they fall into 2 camps...don't care....care but willing to subject their player to the toxicity for improvement. I don't have time nor the resources for that. I need a quantified training plan for my kid. We as parents pay too much money for cookie cutter training. You do something enough, you'll see results BUT what does it matter if your kid is the same as other players ... how are they standing out? |
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Post by collegesoccer on Jun 15, 2022 6:13:48 GMT -5
Yeah, like I said, as long as you kiss his ass and set aside any self respect...I spoke with some parents there and they fall into 2 camps...don't care....care but willing to subject their player to the toxicity for improvement. I don't have time nor the resources for that. I need a quantified training plan for my kid. We as parents pay too much money for cookie cutter training. You do something enough, you'll see results BUT what does it matter if your kid is the same as other players ... how are they standing out? That’s why a trainer who understands specifically what is needed for your player is so important. We know every trainer in the Atlanta region. The only two who take the time to know the player and develop player-specific training are Josh Villalobos in south Atlanta and Luke Sexton in North Atlanta. |
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Post by BubbleDad on Jun 15, 2022 11:04:58 GMT -5
I don't have time nor the resources for that. I need a quantified training plan for my kid. We as parents pay too much money for cookie cutter training. You do something enough, you'll see results BUT what does it matter if your kid is the same as other players ... how are they standing out? That’s why a trainer who understands specifically what is needed for your player is so important. We know every trainer in the Atlanta region. The only two who take the time to know the player and develop player-specific training are Josh Villalobos in south Atlanta and Luke Sexton in North Atlanta. So sad you can only name 2 |
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Post by trea30260 on Jun 15, 2022 11:30:49 GMT -5
Way more than just those 2, Khai and Brock at Toca do great things!!! More around too!
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Post by BubbleDad on Jun 15, 2022 21:45:08 GMT -5
Way more than just those 2, Khai and Brock at Toca do great things!!! More around too! Well ... dudes and ladies at Toca Marietta are great but I'm speaking of those operating individually. Only thing with Toca is that it doesn't replace being outside and shooting on real goals. |
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Post by collegesoccer on Jun 16, 2022 5:34:41 GMT -5
Way more than just those 2, Khai and Brock at Toca do great things!!! More around too! Know them both - Kyle, Lucas, Bryhan, and Jonny also. Great guys, yet not on the level of Josh and Luke. They’re in a league of their own. |
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Post by collegesoccer on Jun 16, 2022 5:38:28 GMT -5
Way more than just those 2, Khai and Brock at Toca do great things!!! More around too! Well ... dudes and ladies at Toca Marietta are great but I'm speaking of those operating individually. Only thing with Toca is that it doesn't replace being outside and shooting on real goals. Agree. Josh and Luke also combine multiple facets of the game into each complex drill. Any player, on any level (yes, including the AU academy boys) will struggle in a first session with Luke. It’s a whole other level. Most haven’t seen anything like it. Really cool to watch. |
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